Drafter Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Lakewood, CO

17d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Engineering Services is seeking a professional, innovative, and detail-oriented Drafter Intern. The position is intended for a current student at an accredited university in the Lakewood, Colorado area who wants to develop electrical design knowledge, learn from experienced engineers, and complement academic studies. The intern may work full-time during the summer and/or part-time during the school year, with flexible scheduling arranged around classes and studying. Under an engineer’s technical supervision, the intern creates physical and electrical designs, bills of materials, and job estimates; prepares CAD or MicroStation drawings and project documentation; provides entry-level engineering support; and constructs relay equipment racks for project testing and assists with testing. Work is expected to meet agreed schedules, budgets, and quality standards. Engineering Services works with utilities, industrial customers, and internal teams to deliver protection, automation, and control solutions, supporting projects from studies through design, implementation, testing, and commissioning. SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems for protecting, monitoring, controlling, and automating electric power systems. The position is located in Lakewood, Colorado. Interns contribute real project work, and may be considered for full-time roles after graduation, though such employment is not guaranteed.

Requirements

Be a current student pursuing a degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or a relevant discipline.
Demonstrate competence in CADD drafting using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
Be able to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
Be able to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Create detailed physical and electrical designs, bills of materials, and job estimates under an engineer’s technical supervision.
Prepare CAD or MicroStation drawings and other project documentation.
Provide entry-level engineering support to engineers and other division support personnel.
Complete assigned work within agreed schedules and budgets while maintaining a high level of quality.
Construct relay equipment racks for project testing and assist with testing.